Airbus flies the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas Project Sunrise, starting a two-month Sydney-London certification campaign.
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Swiss International Air Lines (LX) is permanently removing two Airbus A220-100 aircraft from its fleet as the carrier seeks to strengthen operations of its larger A220-300 jets amid ongoing engine availability challenges.
Boeing nears FAA certification of the 737 Max 7 and Max 10, with Max 7 approval expected this summer and Max 10 by year-end.
Airbus has officially moved its ultra-premium “First Class Experience” cabin for the A350-1000 into the development phase, signaling a major push into the growing luxury long-haul market.
Boeing increases 737 production to 47 jets monthly, targets 52 by early 2027 with new Everett production line.
The Boeing 777X certification program entered a major new phase after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formally approved Phase 4A Type Inspection Authorization testing for the Boeing 777-9.
Qantas Airways (QF) has confirmed another delay to its highly anticipated Project Sunrise program, pushing the launch of nonstop flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) into 2027.
Airbus Helicopters is exploring a broader international partnership for Europe’s future military helicopter programs, with Canada emerging as a possible long-term collaborator.
AIM unveils a 380-unit watch series built from Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A380, the 150th A380 ever delivered.
Boeing has secured an agreement from China to purchase 200 commercial jets, marking the country’s first purchase of US made commercial aircraft in nearly a decade.